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Former MDP chairperson Mariya Ahmed Didi, who served as the Defense Minister during the last MDP administration, enraged by Malé Mayor Adam Azim, has delivered sharp criticism against him on Monday Competition within MDP for the party’s mayoral primary has grown intense, with both camps trading...
The Maldives National Association of Construction Industry (MNACI) has officially named Hotels & Resorts Investments Maldives (HARIM) as the Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming MNACI Builder Awards 2025. This premier partnership underscores a shared commitment to excellence in the Maldives' booming...
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Immigration authorities on Sunday arrested 18 undocumented foreign nationals after searching an accommodation block where food was being prepared and packed on a large scale without proper hygiene standards. Images released by Maldives Immigration showed food packed in small plastic packets and...
A resident of B. Goidhoo has called on the government to investigate pesticide use on the island’s farms and examine possible links to a troubling rise in cancer cases among its small population. In a letter addressed to Health Minister Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim and Agriculture Minister Dr. Mariyam...
Ooredoo Maldives has announced the return of the Ooredoo Fun Run Music Show, which will be held on 18 December 2025 at Hulhumale' Central Park from 20:00 hrs to 23:59 hrs. The show is free and open to the public, featuring some of the Maldives’ most popular and talented bands, including Traphic...
While President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu had announced plans to connect Rasmale’ and Male' via an underwater tunnel, the Ministry of Finance has now invited consultancy firms to prepare a Transport Master Plan and conduct a feasibility study for the project. The announcement, made on Monday, states that...
The Maldives Meteorological Service has issued a forecast of widespread rainfall across the country, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in southern atolls over the next two days. According to the Met Office, the current spell of rain is linked to changing weather conditions. A White Alert...
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Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Interim Chairman and Hanimaadhoo MP Abdul Ghafoor Moosa (Gapo) has assured party members that he will act only within the party’s rules and regulations, and not under the influence of any individual. Former Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail, who had served as MDP...
A new temporary parking zone for four-wheelers has been opened in Hulhumale' Phase II, offering space for more than 1,200 vehicles, the Transport Ministry said. The facility was developed jointly by the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and the Ministry of Transport, and was inaugurated by...
The Bank of Maldives (BML) has warned that foreign transaction limits on debit cards may be revoked for individuals found to be misusing the service. The bank said it increased the limit for using Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) accounts' debit cards abroad from November 11, to better meet customers’...